Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Considering ditching a car? Lessons from a one-car family

KIRO Radio's Josh Kerns has been following a Seattle family after they gave up a car and became a one-car family.
7 years ago

Meet Noah Purcell: WA’s de facto defender of the Constitution

Washington Solicitor General Noah Purcell has jumped onto the national scene since taking on the Trump administration's travel ban alongside Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
7 years ago

Nation’s top curlers hit Everett for US championships

Some of the nation's top curlers are gathering in Everett's Xfinity Arena this weekend for a shot at making it to the Olympics.
7 years ago

Sexual assault victims seek new measure to spare repeated encounters with attacker

Should rape and sexual assault victims have the same rights as victims of domestic violence and stalking? A bill in Olympia could change the rules.
7 years ago

Reichert: White House handling of travel order ‘unacceptable and disgusting’

Republicans in Congress continue to be bombarded with complaints about Trump's executive order halting immigration from predominantly Muslim countries.
7 years ago

Youth jail remains controversial in King County

A new King County youth jail proposed in the Seattle city limits has been controversial among residents, and is becoming an issue for elected officials.
7 years ago

Seattle convention underscores science world’s battle with Trump administration

Talk at the Convention Center in Seattle seemed was dominated by one thing this week: the Trump administration's apparent assault on climate science.
7 years ago

Prospective developers kick the tires on KeyArena

It was like a real estate open house at KeyArena Wednesday as city officials hosted an official tour for companies interested in bidding on a remodel or rebuild.
7 years ago

Seahawks fan goes the extra miles to show his ultimate dedication

The ultimate Seahawks fan wears his lucky socks and takes a long run, like 150 miles, before each game. But he does it all in China.
7 years ago

Lawmakers brace for bruising battle over education in Olympia

With a deadline looming, the battle over how best to pay billions of dollars more for education will dominate everything for the next three-plus months in Olympia.
7 years ago

From Harvard to the huddle, Seahawks new snapper refuses to give up on dream

Anyone who's watched the Seahawks this season has become far too aware of what happens when a seemingly simple part of the game goes awry.
7 years ago

Veteran Olympia observer reflects on 45-years of capitol coverage

For the last 45 years, David Ammons been a fixture around the state capitol in Olympia. But all that is changing.
7 years ago

Jaded 12’s? Market for Seahawks playoff game softer than past seasons

After several trips to the Super Bowl, it looks like 12's aren't nearly as excited about a first round Seahawks playoff appearance.
7 years ago

Seattle police deploy watch tower to deter, catch mall car prowlers

The Seattle Police Department is using a watch tower to help combat car prowls this holiday season at one the city's busiest shopping spots.
7 years ago

Seattle teen’s suicide underscores lifesaving efforts by UW center

A small group at the University of Washington is trying to figure out why people choose suicide, and how it might be prevented in the future.
7 years ago

MADD is fighting more than drunk drivers

MADD has had to add more "D's" to its mission thanks to the legalization of marijuana and cellphones.
7 years ago

Seahawks kicker will defend Ping-Pong title to help homeless

Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka will host his annual celebrity Ping-Pong tournament next week, after the Hawks play the Panthers.
7 years ago

UW doctors pioneering advanced opioid-free pain treatments

Doctors at the University of Washington Medical Center are leading the way in the fight against opioid-free medical treatment.
8 years ago

Too late to volunteer, but many other ways to help homeless for Thanksgiving

Jeff Lilley with Seattle's Union Gospel Mission says all of their Thanksgiving volunteer slots have long since been filled. But there are still things you can do -- like donate old coats or an extra turkey.
8 years ago

The emoji is King County’s new food safety rating system

King County's new food safety rating system is based on the emoji -- aka the smiley face -- to indicate which restaurants are safe to eat at.
8 years ago

Highly-decorated local veteran reunited with special part of his military past

A highly-decorated veteran is celebrating Veterans Day with a special part of his past he never thought he'd see again.
8 years ago

Seattle’s least-formal gathering among most anticipated for hundreds of veterans

The Eleven-Eleven Society's annual gathering on Mercer Island Friday is one of the most anticipated events for Seattle veterans.
8 years ago

Nasty Supreme Court race brings increased attention to judicial elections

With three state Supreme Court seats up for re-election, there's far greater attention and a lot of ugliness.
8 years ago

Overwhelming demand for Key Arena clinic shows our ‘broken health care system’

A line of people began forming overnight outside Key Arena, but they weren't waiting for a concert. They were waiting for health care.
8 years ago